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Miura vs Type 079

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Specifications
Miura Type 079
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 1975 1976
Number built 3 units 31 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,300 tons 833 tons
Maximum speed 14.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range 4,300 nm at 12 knots 1,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 98.0 m 72.0 m
Beam 14.0 m 13.8 m
Crew 118 109
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Armament & Systems
Miura Type 079
Armament
  • 1 × twin 76 mm (3 in)/50 guns
  • 1 × twin 40 mm (1.6 in) guns
  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers
Propulsion 2 × Kawasaki-MAN V8V 22/30 AMTL diesel engines, 2 shafts propulsion, 3,300 kW (4,400 bhp) two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each

Overview

The Miura and the Type 079 are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Miura displaces 3,300 tons — 4.0x the Type 079's 833 tons. The Miura reaches 14 knots vs 13 knots for the Type 079. Operational range is 4,300 nautical miles for the Miura vs 1,000 for the Type 079. The Miura carries a crew of 118 vs 109 for the Type 079.

The Miura was produced in 3 units vs 31 for the Type 079. The Miura was commissioned in 1975, 1 years before the Type 079 (1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Miura-class or Type 079-class?
The Miura-class has greater displacement at 3,300 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the Miura-class or Type 079-class?
The Miura-class is faster with a maximum speed of 14 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Miura-class or Type 079-class?
The Miura-class has a longer range at 4,300 nautical miles compared to the Type 079-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Miura-class or Type 079-class?
The Miura-class is longer at 98.0 meters compared to the Type 079-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Miura-class and Type 079-class have?
The Miura-class has a larger crew complement of 118 compared to the Type 079-class's 109 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Miura-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Miura-class.